How far is Baltimore, MD from Westphalia, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Westphalia, MD is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.17 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.55 mi
52.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.17 mi
Kilometers
63.04 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westphalia
Sun, Nov 8, 10:46 AM EST
Return by in Baltimore
Sun, Nov 8, 11:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-11-08T09:47
Arrive Westphalia
Sun, Nov 8, 10:46 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maryland City
MD

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
19.6 mi
00h 29m
To Westphalia
19.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Westphalia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Westphalia.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Fayette Street

    2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    24.7 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

    1447 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

    628 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    87 m · 5 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1594 ft · 27 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    43 m · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1955 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Orion Lane

    1015 ft · 46 sec · Orion Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Polaris Drive

    679 ft · 32 sec · Polaris Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Altair Lane

    854 ft · 37 sec · Altair Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Altair Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Westphalia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.7 mi · 63%
Capital Beltway
8.59 mi · 22%
Ritchie Marlboro Road
2.68 mi · 7%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 3%
West Fayette Street
0.39 mi · 1%
North Greene Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

24.7 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland City
00h 29m from Baltimore
Leave By
4:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Westphalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Westphalia?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Baltimore and 19.6 miles from Westphalia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Westphalia.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maryland City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryland City.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

27 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Westphalia. Straight-line distance: 32.55 mi (52.38 km).

Baltimore

#1 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Westphalia

Westphalia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8453900, -76.8110800
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Westphalia (-76.81108, 38.84539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.88
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $5.44 $10.88
Mid-grade $4.56 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.88 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $6.29 $8.69 $17.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Westphalia. The current time is 09:47:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.